The undisputed King of Pop Michael Jackson turns 50 today. I know, time really does fly by...

For over 4 decades Michael has thrilled music listeners and audiences alike with his unmatched catalogue of hits and stage show performances. Arguably the greatest performer of all time, Michael's impact on music resonates till this very day; and no doubt will continue to do so for years to come.

Speaking from his home in California, Michael talked with Good Morning America yesterday about his big day, reminisced on his storied career as well as future plans:

On his plans for his big day:
"Just have a little cake with my children and we'll probably watch some cartoons -- before getting right back to work.

His greatest achievements (Songs) / Future plans:
Oh boy, that's a hard one," he said, before singling out "We Are the World," "Billie Jean" and "Thriller."

But Jackson was not content to rest on his laurels, saying, "I am still looking forward to doing a lot of great things."

He hopes to release new music and tour, though he doesn't have dates set.

"I am writing all the time," he said. "I love composing and the whole thing. But I am also raising my children and enjoying it and teaching them to ride bicycles and how to read. I love it."

On his kids:
Asked if he'd like his two sons and daughter to have the same sort of upbringing as him, he said he'd prefer to let them "enjoy their childhood as much as possible."

"I let them go to the arcade and go to the movies and do things," he said. "I want them to get to do the kind of things I didn't get to do. So, I fill them with a lot of enjoyment that way -- a lot of amusement. You know?

"I get pretty emotional when I see them having a wonderful time," he added, "when they are on a ride and they are screaming and they are happy. ... It makes me emotional, 'cause I see they are having a real good time."

Jackson said his kids "love music ... they are very much into the arts," but that, "I don't push them."

Ummmmmm, I thought when you battled another M.C. the #1 rule is no touching?!?!?! If you can't take the lyric get out of the battle.

Jennifer Hudson performed her rendition of the national anthem Thursday afternoon at Mile High Stadium in Denver to kick off the final day of the Democratic National Convention.

Earlier this week, the ‘Dreamgirls’ Oscar winner and former “American Idol” contender was asked personally by Senator Obama to perform at the event. Hudson, who calls Barack a “great role model,” told Entertainment Tonight that she had never yet sang for such a large crowd.

“This is definitely one of the biggest honors for me,” she said. “It’s something that I’ve really wanted to do.”

Filming Ugly Betty in Queens, N.Y., on Wednesday, Lindsay Lohan takes a shine to her role as Betty's nemesis Kimberly, sporting a super-short patent leather skirt and shades. Lohan is scheduled to appear in five episodes of the hit show, which returns on Sept. 25.


riendly competitors Pharrell Williams and Jeff Gordon show off their mini racecars Wednesday at the Pepsi 500 Running Wide Open event in Los Angeles. The musician – who also performed with his group N.E.R.D. – and the NASCAR star put their customized vehicles to the test as they went head-to-head on a tiny raceway.


Jennifer Lopez keeps everyone smiling while hosting a benefit honoring Marian Wright Edelman, president of the Children's Defense Fund, at the Denver Art Museum on Wednesday. In town for the Democratic National Convention, Lopez also stepped out that night for the Vote Latino party at Vinyl.



Alycia, Angela, & Vanessa was Out & About and attended the Undrcrwn Experience party at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas on Wednesday night.


Rhianna was @ one of my favorite stores Fred Segal in L.A. yesterday........


Ashanti performed at The Grove shopping center in Los Angeles on Wednesday night.



Snoop Dogg performed at a Christian Audigier event in Vegas on Monday.


Out & About in Vegas, was the one and only Michael Jackson. Who randomly showed up at Planet Hollywood rocking some pajama bottoms… I don't care what anybody say Mike can do no wrong!!!!!!

Chris Brown sports an “OBAMA OR DIE!” shirt right before he goes jogging through the streets of Beverly Hills on Wednesday.

After going shirtless for his jog, Chris, 19, went shopping at The Grove in Los Angeles.

Rihanna has reportedly been searching for a condo in the Los Angeles area since early July to share with Chris and has checked out units in Beverly Hills’ Sierra Tower, according to Star magazine.

“She and Chris want to live together,” says the insider. “They play their music loud though, so they want a condo that’s soundproof.”

The Knowles ladies (Beyonce, Tina & Solange) stopped by The Early Show today to promote Solange's 'Sol-Angel & The Hadley Street Dreams' LP. A pretty interesting watch, I must say. Peep the performance of 'I Decided' below too:

After the mini-storm that brewed following Solange's appearance on Fox News yesterday, the singer explained the situation in her latest video blog.

Good, Good


Body On Me




I Decided

I see you Mama Burse for that "Heatwave " breakdown!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sandcastle Disco

Rapper as made Billboard chart history this week with the first single from his forthcoming 'Paper Trail LP, 'Whatever You Like' :

T.I. establishes the mark for biggest jump to the top of the Billboard Hot 100, as "Whatever You Like" soars 71-1 in its third week on the list.

A No. 1 opening on Hot Digital Songs with debut-week sales of 205,000 downloads is the cause for the record-setting Hot 100 move, which surpasses the 64-1 jump taken by Maroon 5's "Makes Me Wonder" in May 2007.

"Like" is the rapper's first No. 1 as a lead artist (he was featured on Justin Timberlake's 2006 chart-topper, "My Love") and his opening-week digital sum is the best by a rap track since Nielsen SoundScan began compiling download data in 2003.

Teairra Marí recently spoke to KING magazine about former label-mate Rihanna's comments about her last year. Check out an excerpt from Marí's feature below:

Teairra took offense to some comments Rihanna made to Atlanta’s Peach magazine regarding her dismissal from the Roc. Rihanna said, “You have to be good to people. I could very easily say its all karma…”

“They asked her how she felt playing second fiddle to me, which I never felt [she was]. She had the number-one song in the country on Hot 100; I didn’t, so she couldn’t be playing second fiddle to me. When I heard that I was upset, like, ‘Why would she ever go there? Keep my name out your mouth, sweetie.”

Watch as Solange checks this newscaster, I must admit I didn't like her introduction as well. Whatever was said off air must not have been good as well. I say more power to you Solange, and also more power to the newscaster for keeping it professional. SAYIT!!! `

Word has it superstar siblings Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson will appear on stage together for the first time in 13 years at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards on September 7th:

Although Britney shot promos for the VMAs, we're told the real gold is Michael Jackson. Sources close to the awards tell us MTV honchos have been working OT to get Jackson to reappear at the awards.

We're told a deal is as good as sealed to have MJ present an award with sister Janet.


With Michael's 50th birthday just days away, a high profile appearance at the show really isn't far-fetched. Here's hoping they do in fact appear.

"Annoucement" is the first single off Common 8th album Invicible Summer in stores September 22nd, the song is produced by The Neptunes and feature one of the member Pharrell, check out the video !!!!!

MUSIC VIDEO MEETING: Aug 28th !!

**BIG NEWS REGARDING MUSIC VIDEOS**

Music videos may gain their much awaited union status! AFTRA is set to begin negotiations for a new music video agreement on September 24th & 25th, 2008.

You Are Invited to attend the

AFTRA Music Video Meeting

to talk about the terms of a new AFTRA Music Video Agreement.

*Thursday, August 28th, 2008

*6:30 p.m.

*AFTRA Los Angeles First Floor Boardroom
Located at 5757 Wilshire

It is time for Los Angeles dancers who work in music videos
to come together and support the negotiation for a new AFTRA Music Video Agreement.

Please make plans to attend this important meeting.

(AFTRA senior staff and LA Dancer Agents will also attend)

This is very important for the dance community!!!! Please everybody must go to this meeting if your in town. Unfortunately I will be out of town, but Strongly support this alliance and meeting. Everybody talks about Change, Change, Change. This is your opportunity no make the change. If you don't attend please don't complain with the outcome of it. Thanks Galen!!!!!

MUSIC VIDEO MEETING: Aug 28th !!

**BIG NEWS REGARDING MUSIC VIDEOS**

Music videos may gain their much awaited union status! AFTRA is set to begin negotiations for a new music video agreement on September 24th & 25th, 2008.

You Are Invited to attend the

AFTRA Music Video Meeting

to talk about the terms of a new AFTRA Music Video Agreement.

*Thursday, August 28th, 2008

*6:30 p.m.

*AFTRA Los Angeles First Floor Boardroom
Located at 5757 Wilshire

It is time for Los Angeles dancers who work in music videos
to come together and support the negotiation for a new AFTRA Music Video Agreement.

Please make plans to attend this important meeting.

(AFTRA senior staff and LA Dancer Agents will also attend)

Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson will sing at the request of presidential hopeful Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday.
The 'Dreamgirls' star, who won an Academy Award and countless other honors for her co-starring role as Effie White in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical, will perform the National Anthem in Denver when Obama accepts the party's nomination.
"I'm so proud and excited for him. I haven't gotten a call from them yet, but he does have my support," the Chicago-bred singer told E! Entertainment back in June about the Illinois senator.
In other Hudson news, the 26-year-old singer has been on a whirlwind promotional tour gearing up for the Sept. 30 release of her debut self-titled album.
The season three of 'American Idol' finalist will also star opposite Queen Latifah, Alicia Keys and Dakota Fanning in the new film, 'The Secret Life of Bees,' which opens Oct. 17.
On the personal front, Hudson is dating 'I Love New York 2' contestant David Otunga, known on the VH1 reality series as Punk.
The pair has been photographed together a lot over the last several months at many of Hudson's promotional events and were even spotted coming out of the singer's hotel. The photograph of Otunga (pictured above) is actually from Hudson's 'Sex and The City' movie premiere.

Not only has the acclaimed filmmaker made an indelible mark in Hollywood (delivering six feature movies in three years), he's also conquering television, too.

It was announced today that the 'Madea's Family Reunion' director has bring his latest movie, 'Meet The Browns,' to the small screen.

TBS has ordered 10 episodes of the new sitcom, which comes to the network from Debmar-Mercury and is slated to premiere in January 2009.

This follows a very successful run of the enormously popular sitcom, 'Tyler Perry's House of Payne,' on the basic cable network, which launched in 2006 with a 10-episode experimental run in select cities. After producing strong ratings, TBS ordered a full-fledged series with an unprecedented 100 episodes. SAYIT!!!

Here is some new muzik from New Kids Feat. Akon. Any thoughts?

New Kids On The Block "Put It On My Tab" Feat. Akon (Link#1)
New Kids On The Block "Put It On My Tab" Feat. Akon (Link#2)

In Los ANgeles the temperature has dropped, giving reason for fashion girls in the know to begin their happy shopping excursions for cool fall fashion. While out on the spree, one must not forget the important accessory for the cooler season: fashionable hosiery. Hosiery can play a major role in your ensemble. It can give the illusion of height in stature and the appearance of a thinner physic, and with this season's patterns and designs hosiery can truly make you stand out in the crowd.

Chanel Hosiey


Anna Sui tights


Chloe tights




Paul Smith tights


Betsy Johnson tights


Bebaroque tights


Chanel tights

Rihanna and Chris Brown were out and about in California this past weekend, holding hands. The duo were supposedly in town taping Chris’ new music video.

Solange Knowles performed on the David Letterman show Monday night and here are a few candids of the singer arriving and leaving the taping.

Vanessa and Angela Simmons hit up Giant Magazine’s party for the The New Phat Fashion Collection in Las Vegas on Monday night. The sisters are in town for the Magic Trade Show, where they will feature the new collection of their popular Pastry Sneakers.

Solange's new LP 'Sol-Angel & The Hadley Street Dreams' out 2day. Ms. Knowles stopped by The Late Show with David Letterman last night to perform current single 'Sandcastle Disco'. Check it out:

L.L. Coll J Feat. 50 Cent - "Feel My Heart Beat" (Link#1)
L.L. Coll J Feat. 50 Cent - "Feel My Heart Beat" (Link#2)

More T.I. muzik, this time with the stylish Ri-Ri.......


T.I. Feat. Rihanna - "Live Your Life" (Link#1)
T.I. Feat. Rihanna - "Live Your Life" (Link#2)

The son of legendary rap producer Dr Dre has been found dead at his home in Woodland Hills on Saturday morning.
Andre Young Jr., 20, was unresponsive when his mother went to check on him around 10 A.M., calling 911 to alert paramedics.
Young’s cause of death is pending completion of a toxicology report.

His father, Andre Young Sr, is better known to the world as “Dr. Dre”, an award winning producer who shot to fame as a pioneer of the influential gangsta rap group NWA, and becoming co-owner of West Coast record label Death Row records.
Later, he became popular for his discovery and production for white rap artist Eminem.

Solange "Sandcastle Disco" Ipod/Iphone Video


Cassie "Official Girl" Ipod/Iphone Video

Flavor of Love girls Shay ‘Buckeey’ Johnson and Candace ‘Black’ Cabrera were part of the Gucci Mane video shoot recently.

Shar Jackson (pictured with friend Bryan Cheatham ) celebrated her birthday at Blush Boutique and Nightclub in Las Vegas this weekend.

Star Jones hit up the the Mercedes-Benz Bridgehampton Polo Challenge over the weekend.

Lindsay Lohan shares dinner with mom Dina, girlfriend Samantha Ronson (not pictured) and her mom, Ann Dexter Jones, at Bar Pitti, in New York's West Village on Sunday night.

Christina Aguilera (in a Julien MacDonald dress) makes an elegant arrival Saturday at a party celebrating the Trump Tower Dubai at a private residence in Bel Air, Calif. The singer, who performed four songs at the bash, told reporters that being a mom to son Max, born Jan. 12, has helped her sense of style. Said Aguilera: "He only enhanced my figure in a way and he just makes me laugh and smile every day."

Solange stopped by the Ed Lover Morning show on Friday and talked about everything from Yung Berg and rapper The Game to throwing down for Beyonce. Here’s a snippet of the interview where she talks about her champagne chronic night caps.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO INTERVIEW

He says "I can't even stand cocaine", & "I hate Bill Gates for inventing the cpu"


Check out this video of K-Ci and Jojo performing while on tour in Syndey, Australia. I Can't..... I Can't....... He passes out, and then security just walks on and grab the mic like, shit not again....... I Can't.......

See what a fan wrote below:

So last night some friends and I went to see a Jodeci "reunion tour" at the Enmore theater in Sydney. Mate, the whole thing was a disaster. First, one of the guys (Devante I think) didn't even show up, so it became a K-ci and JoJo concert. JoJo came on stage and right away you could tell he was messed right up- he kept forgetting the words to songs and just was a general weirdo. But then, after about 40 minutes into the "show" he decided to sit right down on the floor. His brother, the other crackhead K-ci was trying his best to carry the show on his own. By far, the best part of the evening was when JoJo walked off stage for about 5 minutes, then came back out to sing "All My Life"- and PASSED OUT mid song. His brother told the audience that they were tired after their 24-hour flight and that JoJo had gotten dizzy.

Here's the first official single "Can't Believe It" this is my favorite song right now!!!! . Thr33 Ringz will be in stores on September 30.

Yes I am the man!!!!! Here are 3, count them 3 new Brandy Kutz, including the FULL version of "First and Luv"

Brandy - "Porciline" (Link#1)
Brandy - "Porciline" (Link#2)

Brandy - "Throw It All Away" (Link#1)
Brandy - "Throw It All Away" (Link#2)

Brandy - "First & Love" (Link#1)
Brandy - "First & Love" (Link#2)

Here is 2 More New Muzik Tracks by T.I Feat. Usher "My Life Your Entertainment" & "Let Me Beat Pound". Enjoy!!!

T.I. Feat. Usher "My Life Your Entertainment" (Link#1)
T.I. Feat. Usher "My Life Your Entertainment" (Link#2)


T.I. Let Me Beat Pound" (Link#1)
T.I. Let Me Beat Pound" (Link#2)

Chris Brown say I'm a "Nasty Girl"....... NO HOW YOU DOIN' this is a DEMO he obviously sung for someone, so chill out! SAYIT!!!

Chris Brown - "Nasty Girl" (Link#1)
Chris Brown - "Nasty Girl" (Link#2)

With "Paper Trai" getting closer with a Sept. 30th here is some more new music from T.I. Feat. Jay-z, Lil' Wayne, & Kanye West.


T.I. - "Swagger" Feat. Jay-z, Lil' Wayne, & Kanye West (Link#1)
T.I. - "Swagger" Feat. Jay-z, Lil' Wayne, & Kanye West (Link#2)

Check out this video of K-Ci and Jojo performing while on tour in Syndey, Australia. I Can't..... I Can't....... He passes out, and then security just walks on and grab the mic like, shit not again....... I Can't.......

See what a fan wrote below:

So last night some friends and I went to see a Jodeci "reunion tour" at the Enmore theater in Sydney. Mate, the whole thing was a disaster. First, one of the guys (Devante I think) didn't even show up, so it became a K-ci and JoJo concert. JoJo came on stage and right away you could tell he was messed right up- he kept forgetting the words to songs and just was a general weirdo. But then, after about 40 minutes into the "show" he decided to sit right down on the floor. His brother, the other crackhead K-ci was trying his best to carry the show on his own. By far, the best part of the evening was when JoJo walked off stage for about 5 minutes, then came back out to sing "All My Life"- and PASSED OUT mid song. His brother told the audience that they were tired after their 24-hour flight and that JoJo had gotten dizzy.

Sticky & Sweet" tour opened up in Cardiff, Walsh with 40,000 vadgeloonies watched as she ripped the stage. @ 50 Madonna looks absolutely amazing!!!!!!! Go see this tour when it comes to your city.